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Name That Swageless Fitting (1) BrianW at 2:50pm 01.31.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2293 I am replacing my headstay on my Hunter 26 that was installed by the previous owner. The stay has a
S2 6.8m Exciter Swing Keel EBrown at 1:50pm 01.31.09 S2 2/2812 Does anyone out there know the specs of the swing keel on the 6.8m Exciter? Mine abandoned ship rece
Cockpit drain Hoses ericorion at 1:24pm 01.31.09 Smaller Boats 3/1456 I would like to update the hoses on my 1982 22' Hunter. Any suggestions on hose type and method of j
Electric power, RE-E-Power Florida sail at 1:18pm 01.31.09 Ask All Sailors 25/4602 Has anyone any experience or any information on using the re-e-power.com unit for propulsion? They
2008 H36 stern tube diameter Ken Honeycutt at 12:56pm 01.31.09 Big Boats 2/1267 Was at the Chicago Sailboat show today and they have a 15% off special on dripless shaft seals. Can'
Hello Kirie at 11:41am 01.31.09 Sails Call Lounge 2/2812 I just wanted to introduce my self and start figuring out how this thing works. I am a 34 year old a
Catalina 310 (3) paulj at 11:35am 01.31.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/2931 Hi Peggie This is my macerator set up on my 2002 Catalina 310. I believe it came that way from the f
Converting to a kick-up rudder O'Day 20 slarkin at 10:47am 01.31.09 Ask An Oday Owner 4/4151 I have a good condition solid(30" below waterline) rudder for my O'Day 20 but want to convert it a k
? 4 387, 390 or 380 Owners ITMaster at 9:43am 01.31.09 Big Boats 2/1820 IN fact for anyone that knows an answer. The fact sheet for my 387 indicated the fuel tank capaci
Storm covers are done. (1) Roger Long at 9:42am 01.31.09 Ask All Sailors 11/1873 The storm cover project is finished and it is a reassuring feeling just to look at them. http://ww
Looped Furling Line jerry10848 at 9:18am 01.31.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2446 I need to replace the looped furling line on my Hood furler. It's a 7/16" x59' line on my ODay 28.
So Cal Trailer Sailors (1) Doug J at 9:15am 01.31.09 Trailer Sailors 0/1814 I'm planning to go sailing out of Mission Bay, San Diego, 2/6-8. The plan is to anchor free in Marin
So Cal Trailer Sailors (1) Doug J at 9:12am 01.31.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/991 I'm planning to go sailing out of Mission Bay, San Diego, 2/6-8. The plan is to anchor free in Marin
Finally Home Port seadaddler at 7:34am 01.31.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1554 Well Seadaddler is finally in her home port slip at Burnt Store Marina. It was a great trip over fro
h23.5 roller furling question bad_com_pany at 7:29am 01.31.09 Smaller Boats 4/1473 am new to sailing and still clueless about everything but question is I am getting an order in on a
Xantrex Linklite installation garylinger at 6:53am 01.31.09 Ask All Sailors 7/3745 I just got a Xantrex Linklite battery monitor. I'm sure someone out there has experience with the i
Renault engine problem...Help!! David21149 at 5:00am 01.31.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1154 We've got my Renault RC8D running but with little or no power and acceleration. What are the possibl
Sand inthe Bilge Eric on Selah at 3:39am 01.31.09 Big Boats 6/1861 Last year we took our year 2000 380 from Charlotte Harbor Florida down to the Keys and up the east c
LED Navigation lights jibes138 at 12:07am 01.31.09 Ask All Sailors 17/3291 Anyone using the LED navigation lights? Recommendation for the aqua signal 25 series deck and steam
Jabsco pump cam Ken13559 at 11:12pm 01.30.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1997 Hello Peggy, Some weeks back I've changed the top gasket and joker valves to my Jabsco manual pump.

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AGB 4DL battery replacement Hello Below at 5:48pm 02.04.22 18 years? Unheard of. I think you have answered your own question in the 1st sentence of your post.
Masthead assembly (pulley wheel) dLj at 5:47pm 02.04.22 Yes, the same line. There is a second sheave but it is further to the left in the picture. It al
Tiller (vs) Outboard Magic (2) Daveinet at 5:34pm 02.04.22 Just stumbled on my photo showing the simple link between the outboard and the rudder.
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? Kingjim91 at 5:33pm 02.04.22 Water in the bilge area under the v-berth would be in no way related to the Catalina Smile. Unfortun
Shower drain Crusty Ol Salt at 5:13pm 02.04.22 Could be a mistake. My 1980 H33 fuel tank was installed backwards at the factory. There was a float
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? (2) acudavid at 5:10pm 02.04.22
Just found out my strut is severely compromised. DeniseO30 at 5:01pm 02.04.22 It's really not that terrible a job usually the more you think about it the more monumental it becom
Masthead assembly (pulley wheel) fjcattleco at 4:42pm 02.04.22 Question Is the line I'm pointing to all the same line? (Sorry I should have used a different color
New owner! BigEasy at 4:40pm 02.04.22 Congratulations & welcome to the forum. Lots of Hunter owners as well as other folks, on this site,
Catalina Smile and what bottom paint is the best value? acudavid at 4:39pm 02.04.22 @ jeepbluetj a "smile" is not always indicative of rotting plywood in the keel stub. It's quite oft
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket LakeShark at 4:37pm 02.04.22 I don't think so. There was a guy here some years ago who used an 1 1/2" paddle bit to create an a
New owner! ggrizzard at 4:15pm 02.04.22 Let us know of your 'upgrade' plans. :clap:
New owner! JrzSailor at 4:12pm 02.04.22 First boat I have actually owned. Did a lot of sailing with the folks, back in the day. Now that the
Masthead assembly (pulley wheel) Leeward Rail at 4:07pm 02.04.22 You can remove the masthead fitting and do a thorough inspection and refit, by loosening the tapped
Main Sheet line holder lmddmc at 3:59pm 02.04.22 I like this idea makes sense however the place where the horn cleat goes is about 1,5 inches wide a
New owner! ggrizzard at 3:59pm 02.04.22 Hello Jrz. Welcome to our forum. I have owned a 1979 H30C since new. Is this your first boat? Fir
Main Sheet line holder lmddmc at 3:52pm 02.04.22 That'll work, but I'd consider adding a ratchet block to the swivel. This is the type of performan
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket (1) Gene Neill at 3:51pm 02.04.22 on an unrelated topic since you cut the holes is there access to the anchor locker drain or the bow
Masthead assembly (pulley wheel) Joe at 3:51pm 02.04.22 Yes, and Yes. It's your mainsheet. You can remove the masthead fitting and do a thorough inspecti
Just found out my strut is severely compromised. hollyclouse at 3:48pm 02.04.22 Your two replies are valuable. I'm taking notes. Thinking this is going to be a HUGE job...AACK!

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